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Typhus is any of several similar diseases caused by Rickettsia bacteria. The name comes from the Greek typhos (Ïá¿¦ÏÎ¿Ï) meaning smoky or hazy, describing the state of mind of those affected with typhus.
The specific type of Rickettsia that causes the disease also varies, as does the specific insect that can pass the bacteria along. Epidemic typhus, which is sometimes called jail fever or louse-borne typhus, is caused by Rickettsia prowazekii, which is carried by body lice.When the lice feed on a human, they may simultaneously defecate. When the person scratches the bite, the feces (which carrys the bacteria) are scratched into the wound.urine typhus is a less common variety, also known as tabardillo and endemic, rat, or flea typhus. As indicated by the term murine, it is transmitted by rat or mouse fleas. The symptoms are like those of louse-borne typhus but are less severe, and recovery occurs sooner.